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Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK

Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK

The two sides agreed to cooperate in the search and protection of the rare big cats, a Russian reserve says

Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 7, 2026
Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country

Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country

Calls to listed number for New York office direct to profane recording that ridicules food shortages

Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 7, 2026
North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts

North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts

The statement follows South Korea’s pledge to clear mines south of the border if Pyongyang does not remove them itself

North Korea rejects Seoul’s land mine probe, warns against DMZ demining efforts
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 6, 2026
Defector who facilitated remittances to North Korea acquitted in landmark case

Defector who facilitated remittances to North Korea acquitted in landmark case

South Korea’s Supreme Court rules defendant did not violate law because DPRK is not a foreign country under constitution

Defector who facilitated remittances to North Korea acquitted in landmark case
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 6, 2026
Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short

Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun tells lawmakers that South Korea is weighing recall of ambassador to Kyiv

Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 6, 2026
North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

Increasing number of fake Western components in DPRK weapons points to effectiveness of sanctions controls

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 6, 2026
North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says

North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says

South Korea conducts operation to remove DPRK landmines following conclusion of joint investigation with UNC

North Korean mines ‘deliberately buried’ south of border caused blasts, ROK says
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park October 5, 2026
Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states

Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states

The US president also floated a claim of ‘112 nuclear missiles’ without explanation, but said ‘it’s nice to get along’

Trump reaffirms ‘great’ relation with Kim Jong Un and nuclear-armed states
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 5, 2026
Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders

Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders

From 2027-2031, Russia will cover the bill for rescue training in areas like drones and mountainous operations

Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 5, 2026
North Korea slams UN report on human rights abuses as ‘propaganda’

North Korea slams UN report on human rights abuses as ‘propaganda’

Report by UN chief calls for prosecuting perpetrators, dismantling political prison camps and ending forced labor.

North Korea slams UN report on human rights abuses as ‘propaganda’
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim October 5, 2026
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